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Sky scheduling switch can catapult NFL further into UK limelight

SBC News Sky scheduling switch can catapult NFL further into UK limelight

The departure of Serie A and La Liga from mainstream television this season left a Sunday night void for UK sports broadcasters, however Sky Sports may have an American Football shaped solution to this problem. Last season, BT Sports concluded the weekend with a Sunday evening tie from Italy, whilst Sky Sports would compete with a game from Spain, often …

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CBS Sports launches dedicated betting program ‘SportsLine Edge’

SBC News CBS Sports launches dedicated betting program ‘SportsLine Edge’

US sports broadcaster CBS Sports (CBS Networks) has launched its new interactive TV show ‘SportsLine Edge’, developing content for sports betting and daily fantasy sports audiences. SportsLine Edge was launched last weekend on CBS Sports HQ streaming service, in time for the start of the new NFL season. CBS Sports details that it will deliver up to eleven hours of …

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Digital Sport unveils partnership with Sportradar

SBC News Digital Sport unveils partnership with Sportradar

UK sports business publisher Digital Sport has united with sports data analysis company Sportradar, in order to bring cutting-edge events to industry professionals in central London this autumn. With the business of sport becoming increasingly global and interconnected, the newly formed partnership has emphasised the importance of organisations within the sector learn from each other to the benefit of everyone. …

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Greece proposes ‘underwhelming’ online gambling framework

SBC News Greece proposes 'underwhelming' online gambling framework

Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos has presented the initial framework for the nation’s new online gambling licensing regime, seeking to continue the overhaul of Greek-wide industry regulations. Since 2011, The Greek government has allowed 24 operators to operate online gambling services, sanctioned through ‘transitional permits’. The Ministry of Finance will allow these operators first right to secure its revamped online …

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SportCaller appoints ‘tech & engagement pro’ Andy Clerkson as first Chairman

SBC News SportCaller appoints 'tech & engagement pro' Andy Clerkson as first Chairman

SportCaller developer of betting-centric games and audience engagement functions has confirmed the appointment of Andy Clerkson as its first ever corporate Chairman. An industry veteran in technology development and product strategy, Clerkson is the former founder of Grande Parade, a gambling-specific technology studio acquired by William Hill in 2018 for £14 million. With a career spanning over 30-years in technology, …

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Betclic shows home support for Top-14 Bordeaux Begles

SBC News Betclic shows home support for Top-14 Bordeaux Begles

European online betting group Betclic has confirmed that it has become the official betting partner of French Top-14 rugby union side Union Bordeaux Begles (UBB). Confirming its latest sponsorship, Betclic marketing details that it will show its home support for ‘Girondins rugby’ backing l’UBB. In 2018, Betclic governance chose the city of Bordeaux as its new headquarters, relocating staff from …

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Kambi enriches US sportsbook offering with latest innovation

SBC News Kambi enriches US sportsbook offering with latest innovation

Betting software and platform supplier Kambi has unveiled its latest innovation to enrich its sportsbook offering in the US. The Teaser+ feature aims to deliver greater value to players by replacing the odds table used to price traditional teaser parlays in favour of in-house generated odds. Kambi has developed an innovative version of the popular teaser parlay, after implementing a …

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888 launches NJ online sportsbook property

SBC News 888 launches NJ online sportsbook property

London-listed online gambling group 888 Holdings, has bolstered its active US portfolio launching its 888sports online sportsbook brand for the regulated state of New Jersey.   Updating the market, 888 adds online sports betting services to its existing online casino and poker verticals active within New Jersey since 2013. 888sports New Jersey property will be powered by the firm’s long-term …

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High Stakes as DAZN launches US property targeting OTT top spot

SBC News High Stakes as DAZN launches US property targeting OTT top spot

The eyes of tech and sports business will be firmly focused on today’s official launch of DAZN US property, Perform Group’s OTT service which aims to become ‘the Netflix of sports’. Backed by US private equity mogul Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries, DAZN seeks to revolutionise sports viewership, distribution and engagement across all continents. This summer, Perform Group stated its intent …

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Growth hungry Genius Sports begins Apax journey

SBC News Growth hungry Genius Sports begins Apax journey

Sports data and media rights distributor Genius Sports Group begins a new era under the ownership of US multinational private equity firm Apax Partners. This afternoon, Mark Locke Chief Executive and enterprise co-founder of Genius Sports confirmed that Apax had completed its acquisition. “With the acquisition now complete, we are eager to put our growth plans into action and embark …

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